UAE

April 21, 2013

A contestant walks the catwalk during the first casting in Dubai. (Photo courtesy Gulf News)
11:44 GMT

The UAE is in search for its next top model to participate in the global Elite Model Look Competition, with more than 270 young hopefuls dreaming to win the title, Gulf News reported on Saturday.

Justin Bieber could be set to slide into Dubai by hiring one of the emirate’s water parks all to himself.
06:37 GMT

Justin Bieber could be set to slide into Dubai by hiring one of the emirate’s water parks all to himself.

April 18, 2013

Emirates announces sponsorship of French Open tennis tournament
13:28 GMT

Dubai-based airline Emirates has signed a five-year deal to be the official partner of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, which takes place this year between May 26 and June 9.

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al_Zawahiri
10:27 GMT

Seven-strong group arrested for financing, recruiting and providing logistical support for al-Qaeda's regional activity

Dubai is ready to rock it with EYE and Metallica
07:22 GMT

Empty Yard Experiment (EYE) shares how they were picked to open for legendary Metallica this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

It is hoped that the scheme will uncover more talents such as Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja.
06:25 GMT

A million-dirham fund has been set up to help young Emirati directors.

April 17, 2013

Legendary producer, Tim Smythe, died on Monday. (Photo: Arshad Ali / Tabloid / Gulf News)
08:27 GMT

Dubai-based producer Tim Smythe who lured Hollywood films such as ‘Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol’, ‘Syriana’ and ‘The Kingdom’ into the UAE, died on Monday evening of an unspecified illness.

He’s already booked in for a two-gig slot at Dubai’s The Sevens stadium - but Justin Bieber could about to drop big bucks on a plush pad in the emirate.
06:37 GMT

He’s already booked in for a two-gig slot at Dubai’s The Sevens stadium - but Justin Bieber could about to splash out on a plush pad in the emirate.

April 16, 2013

Najwa Sultan prepares for another concert tour
10:44 GMT

Lebanese singer Najwa Sultan is ready to rock the region this summer with several performances. She's making sure we all know she's coming by appearing on shows from Beirut to Dubai.

April 15, 2013

The proportion of Arab satellite channels which are privately owned has reached 73.3%, new figures reveal
12:45 GMT

The proportion of Arab satellite channels which are privately owned has reached 73.3%, with 25.8% being government-owned, according to a report released by media research company Discover Digital Arabia.

 Al Mutawakel to open Peace and Sport Forum
12:43 GMT

Nawal Al Moutawakel, the pathbreaking Olympic gold medallist, will lead an array of sportspersons from the Arab world at next week’s Peace and Sport Forum, to be held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai on April 23-24.

Justin Bieber is to perform in Dubai for a second night, it was revealed on Monday.
11:52 GMT

The teen pop sensation has added an extra night to his Dubai stop.

 Emirates confirm Real Madrid shirt talks
11:41 GMT

Emirates airline have confirmed they are in shirt sponsorship negotiations with Spanish football giants Real Madrid. Rumours of a possible four to six-year deal, said to be worth up to €30 million (Dh144 million) a year, circulated in the Spanish press on Friday.

Hussein on the hunt: Looking for a woman with the X-Factor.
10:34 GMT

Emirati singer Hussein Al Jasmi wants a woman with the X-Factor, not the job on the judging panel. His work on the set is getting in the way of his latest album and his love life.

A professional mermaid has swam out in support of the Atlantis hotel group after ‘Splash’ star Daryl Hannah said its Dubai hotel offered a “fake” experience and plastic culture. (Photo courtesy of Beauty Rush)
06:29 GMT

A professional mermaid has swam out in support of the Atlantis hotel group after ‘Splash’ star Daryl Hannah said its Dubai hotel offered a “fake” experience and plastic culture.